Carol M. Highsmith via Library of Congress, Commons Lifestyle by Selena Hill Gee’s Bend Quilters Partner With Ralph Lauren For New Artist In-Residence Collab The iconic fashion house is spotlighting the history and legacy of Alabama’s Gee’s Bend quiltmakers. Ralph Lauren is spotlighting one of Black America’s most celebrated artistic traditions through a new collaboration with the legendary quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Gee’s Bend was later purchased in 1937 by the federal government, which allowed Black residents to buy back land through low-interest loans. In addition to celebrating Black craftsmanship, the Ralph Lauren x Gee’s Bend collection will support the Equal Justice Initiative’s hunger relief and direct assistance programs benefiting low-income families throughout Alabama, including Gee’s Bend. By placing Gee’s Bend artisans at the center of the collection, Ralph Lauren acknowledges the economic value of Black craftsmanship while helping preserve an artistic legacy that continues to influence American design.